Derby Road House, Shenton Park
Winner - Housing Industry Association WA Sustainable House 2023
Looking from garden towards the street - Photo by D-Max Photography
This new family house maximises the garden and open space potential of a suburban site. It is a long house with 65 percent of the site given over to a north facing garden which the living spaces of the house directly address. A small double storey wing separates the quieter bedrooms.
House is setback from the street with a garden entrance - Photo by D-Max Photography
Primarily made of rammed earth and naturally weathering timber cladding, both were chosen for their sustainability and beautiful aging patina. The house was to reflect the influence of time, not deny it.
Living spaces are fully open to the garden - Photo by D-Max Photography
The kitchen is off to one side and serves a covered outdoor deck - Photo by D-Max Photography
Bathrooms are muted with natural views and material highlights - Photo by D-Max Photography
Internal spaces are both eventful or quiet depending on use. For instance, the ceiling in the lounge area is raked plywood which draws the eye and subtly bounces northern light around the room whilst bathroom are quiet, darker and reflective spaces.
Nature is brought into as many rooms as possible to create a sense of space and connection with views either partial of full depending on use.
Having lived in Japan for awhile, a somewhat stripped back aesthetic to promote a feeling of calmness was important.
Ground and Upper Level floor plans.